Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Crime

Criminal, sentencing, death penalty

Ohio Court affirms convictions in felonious assault case

The Ohio Court of Appeals upheld Shaun Jackson's convictions for felonious assault and related charges after a jury trial.

West Virginia Supreme Court upholds Summerfield murder conviction

The West Virginia Supreme Court affirmed Carl Ray Summerfield's murder conviction, addressing prosecutorial comments and missing witness claims.

Puerto Rico court upholds evidence in drug case against Pérez

The Puerto Rico Court of Appeals ruled to uphold evidence in a drug case against Willy Pérez Valentín, affirming the validity of a consent form signed by his wife.

Court affirms ruling in Army domestic violence case

The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces upheld the military judge's decision to admit prior consistent statements in a domestic violence case.

Court rules on appeal in Clemell Bogan murder case

The Mississippi Court of Appeals has ruled on Clemell Bogan's appeal regarding his murder conviction, remanding for a Batson hearing.

Ohio court upholds conviction in fatal DUI crash case

The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed Richard Sickels' conviction for aggravated vehicular homicide following a fatal crash that killed his wife.

Texas Appeals Court Modifies Child Abuse Fine in Conviction

The Texas Court of Appeals modifies a child abuse fine in the case of Bradley Allen Everline, affirming the conviction but removing the fine.

Texas Court upholds conviction in child abuse case against Cedillo

The Texas Court of Appeals affirmed Jonathan Rene Cedillo's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of his daughters, impacting child abuse cases.

Texas Court upholds conviction of father for child abuse

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Jonathan Cedillo's conviction for continuous sexual abuse of his daughters, impacting child protection laws.

Texas Court upholds murder conviction of Alexander Klein

The Texas Court of Appeals affirms Alexander Klein's murder conviction, ruling on the admissibility of his custodial statement.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismisses Emmanuel Aransiola's appeal due to untimely filing in a sexual assault conviction.

Texas Court dismisses appeal in sexual assault case

The Texas Court of Appeals dismissed Emmanuel Aransiola's appeal in a sexual assault case due to a late filing of the notice of appeal.

Virginia Court Affirms Conviction of Man for Impersonating Officer

The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld Blake Hughes' conviction for impersonating a police officer, abduction, and assault, emphasizing the sufficiency of evidence.

New York court affirms conviction of Pedro Hernandez for burglary

The Appellate Division of New York upheld Pedro Hernandez's burglary conviction, rejecting claims of juror misconduct and insufficient evidence.

Fourth Circuit Court Rules on Rami Mhana's Convictions

The Fourth Circuit Court upheld Rami Mhana's convictions for money laundering and conspiracy while reversing a forfeiture ruling.

Fourth Circuit upholds convictions in Mhana money laundering case

The Fourth Circuit affirmed Rami Mhana's convictions for money laundering and conspiracy but reversed a forfeiture ruling.

Montana Supreme Court upholds adult prosecution of Laman

The Montana Supreme Court affirms the decision to keep Grant Laman's case in adult court, rejecting a transfer to Youth Court for serious charges.

Idaho Supreme Court upholds life sentence for Gutierrez

The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed a life sentence for Timothy Jon Gutierrez, who pleaded guilty to lewd conduct and child exploitation.

New York court affirms judgment in People v. Fogler case

The New York Appellate Division upheld the judgment in the case of People v. Fogler, affirming the previous court's decision without changes.

Court overturns conviction of Marine in infant's death case

The Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals reverses conviction of Jennifer E. Zavala for involuntary manslaughter in infant's death.

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